1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Riviera | LFA |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
